The C-Suite: That place where most of us strive to be when we launch a career. Referring to the cluster of top-level executive positions within most companies — chief executive officer (CEO), chief operating officer (COO), chief financial officer (CFO) and chief information officer…
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Hytrol Expands Product Line in Fort Smith, Creating 100 Local Jobs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. has announced the expansion of its product line in Fort Smith. The company says it will add 100 local jobs in the community of western Arkansas as a result. The company, which expanded from Jonesboro into…
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NEA Baptist Hospital Earns Multiple Awards for Quality Healthcare
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNEA Baptist hospital in Jonesboro has recently earned awards through The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for outstanding patient care. The 2021 American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Achievement Award places…
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Workforce Services Director Charisse Childers Among Junior Achievement’s New Board Members
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDr. Charisse Childers, director of the state’s Division of Workforce Services, has been named to the state board of Junior Achievement of Arkansas, the nonprofit announced. Junior Achievement also named Andrew Faulkner, Dr. Allison Roberts, Joe Quinn and Tim Skinner…
It is our honor to inform you about this year’s AMP Best Of! Every year, we showcase the top three Arkansas businesses in each category that have best served the state of Arkansas and their home communities, as selected…
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Restaurant Revitalization Funds Expected to Begin Hitting Bank Accounts This Week
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleMore than 16,000 applicants will begin receiving funding through the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), a federal program targeting dining establishments impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first round of RRF payments, the federal government plans to disburse roughly…
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Remington’s Lonoke Plant Back in Operation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Remington ammunitions plant in Lonoke is back in operation, Remington Outdoors President Jason Vanderbrink told American Rifleman on Monday. Remington Outdoors declared bankruptcy in 2020 after supply-chain issues made it difficult for the company to obtain the raw materials…
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Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Restaurants to Deliver Alcoholic Beverages
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA bill that would allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to customers has passed the Arkansas legislature. Restaurants have been able to deliver alcohol under an executive order, and the bill would enshrine this into law. On Thursday, April…
Douglas Companies, a Conway-based wholesale distributor to convenience stores, has hired new members for its executive team. Jeff Thompson is the new vice president of sales and marketing, Jennifer Uncel is the company’s new chief financial officer and Mitzi Warren…